Outdoor living today 8x8 Gardener's Shed User manual

8x8 Gardener’s Shed - Finger
Jointed Siding Assembly
Manual
Version 1.0
April 5, 2021
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Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
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of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
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Thank you for purchasing
an 8x8 Gardener’s Shed.
Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential use,
on level ground. Please follow the instruction
manual when building your shed and retain
the manual for future maintenance purposes.

Thank you for purchasing our 8x8 Gardener’s Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
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1. Floor Section
Floors
2 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames - Large
2 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames - Small
4 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8” - Center Floor Joists - Unattached
5 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 31” - Floor Runners Short
5 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 60” - Floor Runners Long
2 - 45 3/8” x 74 7/8” - Plywood Floor - Large
2 - 45 3/8” x 20 7/8” - Plywood Floor - Small
2. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
6 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels (Bottom Wall Plates unattached)
6 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Bottom Wall Plates
1 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panel
1 - 12” x 73” Narrow Wall Panel
Door Headers
1 - 1 1/2” x 3 3/8” x 73” Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 3 3/8” x 45 1/2” - Door Header (Dado cut on edge)
Top Wall Plates & Gables
6 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 32” - Front & Rear Top Plates
(2 pieces angle cut on end, 1 piece straight cut both ends)
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 86” Side Top Plates (Angle cut on edge)
4 - Gable Half Walls - Triangular Shaped
3. Rafter and Roof Section
Rafter Assembly
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 57 1/2” - Roof Ridge Boards Long
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 33 1/2” - Roof Ridge Boards Short
12 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” - Roof Rafters (angle cut ends)
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Soffits
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Roof Gussets (angle cut on ends)
Roof
4 - Roof Panels (Shingles overhanging roof plywood on one end)
8 pcs - Long Filler Shingles
2 pcs - Short Filler Shingles
4. Trim & Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
8 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Bottom Skirting (FJ)
Corner & Sidewall Trim
2 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim Side Wall
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2”w x 75” - Filler Trim
4 - 1/2” x 5 1/2”w x 82” - Wide Corner Trim
4 - 1/2” x 3 1/2”w x 79” - Corner Trim
2 - Metal Drip Edge
2- 1/2” x 4 1/2”w x 43 3/8” - Horizontal Gable Trim Front
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2”w x 43 3/8” - Horizontal Gable Trim Rear (FJ)
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Narrow Trim (Front and Rear Wall)
4 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Top Wall Trim (FJ)
Facia Trim
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 52 1/2” Facia/Roof Nailing Strips
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” - Front and Rear Facia (Angle cut on ends - 2
right / 2 left)
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 49 1/4” - Side Facia
2- Pentagon Facia Plates
2 -Side Facia Detail Trim Plates - Smaller
2 - Horizontal Gable Trim Detail Plates - Larger
Ridge Caps
1 Bundle Cedar Shingle Roof Ridge Caps - 16 pcs.
Door
1 - 31 1/2” x 72” - Door
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 36” - Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop
**Miscellaneous Pieces
1 - Window Insert
1 -Window Trim Pkg - (1-24 1/16” angle cut / 3 -23” straight cut )
1- Flower Box Kit
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pcs - Spare Shingles- use to shim door, etc
23-24
Steps
Steps
25-32
Steps
56
57-65
70-71
Steps
12-22
1-11
33-45
72-75
Parts List - Page 2
46-55
66-69
76-79

8x8 GARDENER HARDWARE SHEET
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/2”
Tee Hinge x3 Pull Handle Ridge Board
Connector x 2
Silver
Shingle
Square Drive Bit
Hardware Kit (Provided)
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tools Required (Not Provided)
1/8” Drill Bits
90° Metal
Bracket (8)
Black Barrel
Bolt
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1 1/2”
Finishing
Black Headed
Black Headed
x 228
x 120
x 22
x 191
x 18
x 10
x 32
x 308
x 1
Single Rafter
Bracket x 4
Double Rafter
Bracket x 2

A. Floor Section
Plywood Floor
Large (2)
Floor Joist
Frames
Large (2)
Floor Runners (10)
Plywood Floor
Small (2)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 91” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Floor Joist
Frames
Small (2)
Flush
with
framing
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1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and
2 Floor Joists as illustrated above.
Position Joists equally in Floor Joist
Frame. Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a
template to determine joist position.
Position Joist so flush with framing.
Parts (Steps 1 - 6)
Floor Joists
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”) x 4
Floor Joist Frames - Large
(45 1/2” x 75”) x 2
Floor Joist Frames - Small
(45 1/2” x 21”) x 2
Hardware (Steps 1 - 6)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 46 total

96”
5. Complete all large and small frame
attachments. Screw each completed
section together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws.
6. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 96” wide x 91”deep.
91”
3. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as
illustrated at left. There are 2 larger and
2 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint
for the floor when attached together will
be 96” wide x 91” deep.
4. Attach each large and small floor joist frame
together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per section.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end).
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You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.

Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor
runners will sit on your foundation. It is
important to note that having a level
foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will
vary between regions. Typical foundations can
be concrete pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
9. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip
the floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution: you will need 2 people to assist you.
Be careful when laying floor down not to bend
or twist floor. When in place, level floor
completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
8. Complete all Floor Runners.
Front
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plywood
pushed together
at seams.
7. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame.
There are 2 Floor Runners per 91” side and 5 complet-
ed runners in total. Use 3 - 2 1/2” screws per Floor
Runner. Make sure Runners are flush with outside,
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
Parts (Steps 7 - 9)
Floor Runner Short
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 31”) x 5
Floor Runners Long
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 60”) x 5
Hardware (Steps 7 - 9)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 30 total
Parts (Steps 10 - 11)
Floor Plywood Small
(5/8” x 45 3/8” x 20 7/8”) x 2
Floor Plywood Large
(5/8” x 45 3/8” x 74 7/8”) x 2
Hardware (Steps 10 - 11)
S2 - 1 1/4” Screws
x 46 total
10. Position Plywood Floor pieces (4) on top of
completed floor joists. Plywood is cut slightly small-
er than floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.

Hint: Use a chalk
line to mark location
of floor joists to
determine screw
placement.
11 . With Plywood
positioned correctly on
floor framing, attach
with 1 1/4” screws. Use
screws every 16”.
B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to
complete the Wall Section. Identify all
parts prior to starting.
Window Wall
Panel (1)
Side Top Plates
(2 per side)
Angle cut on edge
Front and Rear Top
Plates (3 per side)
2 Angle cut on 1 end and 1
square cut.
Gable Walls
(4)
Door Jamb
Narrow Wall Panel
(12” wide)
Solid Wall
Panel (6)
Door Header
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Bottom Wall Plate
12. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully
lay panel face down. Position and attach Bottom
Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall
panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates
are flush with framing. Note: some Bottom Wall
Plates may already be attached to some walls.
Parts (Step 12 )
Solid Wall Panels
(45 1/2” x 75”) x 6
Bottom Wall Plates
(1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”) x 6
Hardware (Step 12 )
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 36 total

14. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Solid
Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. The Wall
Panel bottom framing will sit flush with floor
framing.
Important: Make sure all walls are aligned
in their upright position. If not, water may
leak into your shed. Unsure if panel is
facing up or down? check siding on
window wall panel to match alignment.
15. The side wall panels will sit flush at the
corner of the floor, with the front and rear
wall panels sandwiched between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by
approximately 1/2”.
Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
is flush with outside of floor frame
when properly aligned.
Side Wall Panel
Front
Rear of Shed
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13. Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their
location. On a Standard Kit, there is 1 Window Wall Panel, 6 Solid
Wall Panels and 1 Narrow Wall Panel. Make sure to position pan-
els right side side up so water is directed away from and not into
shed. Compare siding with Window Wall Panel to determine proper
wall orientation.
Parts (Steps 13 - 21)
Solid Wall Panels
(45 1/2” x 75”) x 5
Window Wall Panel
(45 1/2” x 75”) x 1
Hardware (Steps 13 - 21)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 18 total

18. Continue positioning and securing wall panels around your
floor. Attach wall studs together as per Step 16. Be sure that rear
wall panels fit between the side wall panels (sandwiched).
Do Not Attach
Walls To Floor
Until Step 25.
16. Position a 2nd Solid Wall into place on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and
rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud to
secure properly.
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
17. With the corner wall
attachment complete,
position a third wall
panel in place. Wall
siding should overhang
floor by approximately
1/2”. When positioned
correctly, attach both
rear wall panel studs
together as per Step 16.
Rear Solid Wall
2x3 wall framing flush
with floor framing.
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Optional: Caulking seams will
help prevent moisture from
entering at seam. Caulking not
included in kit. This will help the
longevity of your shed.
Side Wall Panels
Rear Wall Panels
19. Complete all side
and rear wall attachments.
Front of Shed
Wall panel will
sit flush with
floor framing at
Front of shed.

Jamb sits flush with
outside of siding.
21. Make sure top Wall framing is aligned
together as illustrated and attach as per Step 17.
20. Place Window Wall Panel in front.
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Parts (Steps 22)
Narrow Wall Panel
(12” x 73”) x 1
Hardware (Steps 22)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 3 total
22. Position and attach Narrow Wall Panel to left side
wall stud with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step 16. Note:
Narrow Wall is 73” high (2” shorter than Solid Wall
Panels). Siding overhangs adjacent wall stud and floor.
Parts (Steps 23)
Door Jamb
(1 1/2” x 3 3/8” x 73”)
x 1
Hardware (Steps 23)
S1 - 2 1/2” Screws
x 4 total
23. Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush
against right wall panel stud. The Jamb is 3 1/2” wide and
will sit flush to tip of bevel siding. When positioned cor-
rectly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2 1/2” screws.